A
Accessories, slow cooker, 250
Almond milk, 18
Apples/applesauce
Apple Sage Sausage Patties, 240
Berrylicious Biscuit-Topped Fruit Cobbler, 215
Fall Harvest Fruit Butter, 244
Slightly Drunken Apples, 221
Slow-Cooked Apple and Sausage Stuffing, 142
Split Pea Apple Soup, 25
Aquafaba, Linda’s Homemade Chickpea, 231
Artichokes
Ann’s Stuffed Artichoke Soup, 60
Spinach Artichoke Dip, 187
B
Baigan Bharta (Eggplant Curry), 78
Baking, in slow cooker, 13, 14, 18, 166
Banana Bread, Wholesome Chocolate Chip, 175
BBQ sauce
Citrus Rum BBQ Sauce, 245
King Mushroom BBQ, 164
Beans. See also Chickpeas
Atomic Pecan Loaf, 94
Caribbean Mango Black Beans, 76
Cheater Chili for Impossible Days, 30
Citrus Black Bean Soup, 28
Dianne’s Cannellini Bean Ratatouille, 84
dry
cost of, 229
preparing, 145
slow cooking, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18
undercooked, 22
Green Chiles Refried Black Beans, 38
Julie’s Loaded Enchilada Casserole, 90
Mojito Pinto Beans, 69
Not Baked Beans, 145
Not Fried Pinto Beans with Guajillo Chiles, 147
Pumpkin White Bean Lasagna, 101
Smoky Bean Dip, 186
Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48
Sweet Potato White Bean Soup, 50
Teff, Millet, and Bean Chili, 31
White Bean and Kale Stew, 29
Beer
Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58
Beets
Golden Borscht, 42
Sweet Herbed Beets, 130
Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58
Berries. See also Blueberries; Cranberries
Berrylicious Biscuit-Topped Fruit Cobbler, 215
Mixed Berry and Almond Granola, 210
Beverages
Annie’s Masala Spiced Coffee, 197
Do-It-Yourself Chai Concentrate, 196
syrups for
Cinnamon Spice Syrup, 194
Pumpkin Spice Syrup with Real Pumpkin, 195
Thick Cardamom Hot Chocolate, 223
Vanilla Maple Pumpkin Latte, 192
Black-Eyed Pea Curry, Anu’s, 79
Blueberry Balsamic Meatball Sauce with Rosemary, 180
Bouillon, DIY Golden, 237
Breads, 166
Breakfasts, 190
Broccoli
Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32
Thai Red Curry Tofu and Veggies, 126
Brownies
The Best Gluten-Free Walnut Brownies, 213
Have-It-Your-Way Brownies, 214
Brussels sprouts
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, 138
Super-Simple Roasted Veggies, 135
Burnt foods, avoiding, 14
Buying guidelines, 16
C
Cabbage
Dill Cabbage Steaks over Roasted Rainbow Potatoes, 124
Hard Cider and Cabbage Stew, 72
Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63
Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32
Cakes
Julie’s Original gluten-free white cake mix, 20, 224
Not-from-a-Box Cake Mix, 20, 224
Pineapple Upside Down Cake, 228
Spiced Sweet Potato Pudding Cake, 225
Super Moist Double Coconut Cake, 226
Carnitas, Jackfruit, 40
Carrots
Asian-Style Winter Stew, 67
Cherry Bourbon Cocktail Carrots, 188
Herbed Carrot and Baby Turnip Soup, 43
Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63
Rustic Soy Curl Stew, 74
Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48
Super-Simple Roasted Veggies, 135
Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32
Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58
Vodka and Dill-Glazed Baby Carrots, 141
Cashew cream, 18
Cashew milk, 18
Casseroles and loaves, 85
Cauliflower
Better-Than-the-Classic Shepherd’s Pie, 93
Cauliflower and Celery Root Bisque, 51
Curried Roast Cauliflower, 136
Easy Veggie Chickpea Biryani, 80
Super-Simple Roasted Veggies, 135
Thai Red Curry Tofu and Veggies, 126
Tofu or Cauliflower Masala, 34
Celery root
Better-Than-the-Classic Shepherd’s Pie, 93
Cauliflower and Celery Root Bisque, 51
Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58
Celiac disease, 20
Cereal Snack Mix, Old Fashioned, 184
Chai Concentrate, Do-It-Yourself, 196
Chana Saag (Indian Greens with Chickpeas), 77
Cheese, vegan
Easy DIY Meltable Vegan Cheese, 242
Extra Creamy Mac and Cheese, 105
Philadelphia-Style Cheesy Portobello Sandwich, 152
Pimento Cheese Fondue, 185
Savory Cheddar Sausage Bread, 167
Chickpeas
Chana Saag (Indian Greens with Chickpeas), 77
Chickpea Cacciatore with Potatoes, 82
Easy Veggie Chickpea Biryani, 80
Linda’s Homemade Chickpea Aquafaba, 231
Chiles
Green Chiles Refried Black Beans, 38
Julie’s Loaded Enchilada Casserole, 90
Not Fried Pinto Beans with Guajillo Chiles, 147
Chili
Cheater Chili for Impossible Days, 30
Teff, Millet, and Bean Chili, 31
Chocolate. See also Cocoa powder
Thick Cardamom Hot Chocolate, 223
Wholesome Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, 175
Cobbler, Berrylicious Biscuit-Topped Fruit, 215
Cocoa powder
Be-My-Valentine Chocolate Oatmeal, 203
The Best Gluten-Free Walnut Brownies, 213
Have-It-Your-Way Brownies, 214
Coconut
Super Moist Double Coconut Cake, 226
Coconut aminos, 20
Coconut milk
Coconut Soup with Mushrooms and Jackfruit, 64
Mango Coconut Rice Pudding, 218
Subtly Spicy Peanut Coconut Fondue, 186
Super Moist Double Coconut Cake, 226
Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup, 52
Coffee
Annie’s Masala Spiced Coffee, 197
Vanilla Maple Pumpkin Latte, 192
Cooking temperatures, 15
Corn
Cheater Chili for Impossible Days, 30
Creamed Corn with Truffle Oil, 129
Creamy Corn Chowder, 44
Creamy Corn Spoon Bread, 148
Julie’s Loaded Enchilada Casserole, 90
Veggie Cornbread, 168
Cranberries
Brandied Cranberry Sauce, 248
Cranberry Vanilla Quinoa, 198
Crock materials, 17
Curries
Anu’s Black-Eyed Pea Curry, 79
Baigan Bharta (Eggplant Curry), 78
Curried Roast Cauliflower, 136
Thai Red Curry Tofu and Veggies, 126
Thai Yellow Curry Seitan with Pineapple and Edamame, 120
D
Desserts, 212
Dumplings, Soy Curls and, 86
E
Easy Veggie Chickpea Biryani, 80
Edamame
Mashed Potato Edamame Burrito Filling, 37
soy-free substitute for, 20
Thai Yellow Curry Seitan with Pineapple and Edamame, 120
Eggplant
Baigan Bharta (Eggplant Curry), 78
Chinese-Style Eggplant in Garlic Sauce, 71
Dianne’s Cannellini Bean Ratatouille, 84
Italian Eggplant Casserole with Cashew-Tofu Ricotta, 92
F
Facebook groups, 250
Fennel
Tofu Bouillabaisse, 70
Figs and Port Wine, Tempeh Braised with, 118
Focaccia, Foolproof, 170
French Toast Casserole, Pear and Cardamom, 207
G
Garlic
All-Occasion Roasted Garlic, 234
Chinese-Style Eggplant in Garlic Sauce, 71
Mushroom Lasagna with Creamy Garlic Sauce, 110
Garlic powder, 21
Ginger
Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32
Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Gingerbread, 174
Gluten-free diet, 20
Granola
Maple Pecan Granola, 209
Mixed Berry and Almond Granola, 210
Green beans
Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63
Southern-Style Green Beans, 140
Greens
Asian Greens, 134
Chana Saag (Indian Greens with Chickpeas), 77
Grits Buffet, Big Pot of, 200
H
Hard Cider and Cabbage Stew, 72
Hemp tofu, 20
Herbs, adjusting, 15
Hi gluten wheat flour, 19
I
Ingredients, vegan, 18
J
Jackfruit
Coconut Soup with Mushrooms and Jackfruit, 64
Jackfruit Carnitas, 40
Mexican Shredded Jackfruit for Tacos and Bowls, 162
K
Kale
Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63
White Bean and Kale Stew, 29
Ketchup, Homemade Smoky, 246
Kung Pao, 112
L
Lemon Zucchini Walnut Oats, 191
Lentil Soup, Split Pea, 26
Lettuce
Asian Lettuce Wraps, 158
No-Honey Tofu Lettuce Wraps, 155
Limes
Citrus Black Bean Soup, 28
Liquid
not enough, 22
for stews, 66
Liquid smoke, 18
Low or no salt diets, 21
M
Main dishes, 111
Mangoes
Caribbean Mango Black Beans, 76
Mango Coconut Rice Pudding, 218
Manuals, following instructions in, 14
Ma Po Tofu, 116
Marmalade, Balsamic Onion, 234
Meatballs, vegan
Blueberry Balsamic Meatball Sauce with Rosemary, 180
Metal crocks, 17
Millet
Teff, Millet, and Bean Chili, 31
Miso, soy-free, 20
Mushrooms
Asian-Style Winter Stew, 67
Chick’n and Mushroom Casserole, 97
Coconut Soup with Mushrooms and Jackfruit, 64
Hot and Sour Soup, 56
Hungarian Mushroom Soup, 53
King Mushroom BBQ, 164
Kung Pao, 112
Meatless Sausage and Mushroom Ragu, 100
Mushroom Lasagna with Creamy Garlic Sauce, 110
Philadelphia-Style Cheesy Portobello Sandwich, 152
Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63
Shiitake Congee (Rice Porridge), 106
N
Nondairy yogurt, 19
No-time-to-prep dishes, 23
Nutritional yeast, 19
Nuts
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cranberry-Pecan Rice, 127
Atomic Pecan Loaf, 94
The Best Gluten-Free Walnut Brownies, 213
Italian Eggplant Casserole with Cashew-Tofu Ricotta, 92
Lemon Zucchini Walnut Oats, 191
Maple Pecan Granola, 209
Mixed Berry and Almond Granola, 210
Peach Almond Breakfast Polenta, 199
Sage Walnut Pesto Squash Panini Filling, 156
Spicy Maple Nut Mix, 182
O
Oats
Annie’s Multigrain Breakfast Pudding, 208
Atomic Pecan Loaf, 94
Be-My-Valentine Chocolate Oatmeal, 203
Big Pot of Oats, 204
Lemon Zucchini Walnut Oats, 191
Maple Pecan Granola, 209
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, 202
Oil-free vegan diets, 21
Okra
Veggie Gumbo with Cheater Roux, 68
Onion powder, 21
Onions
Balsamic Onion Marmalade, 234
Batch of Cooked Onions, 233
Super-Simple Roasted Veggies, 135
Oranges/orange juice
Citrus Black Bean Soup, 28
Citrus Rosemary Breakfast Bread, 178
Citrus Rum BBQ Sauce, 245
P
Pad Thai, Vegan, 114
Parsnips
Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58
Pasta/pasta sauce, 98
Extra Creamy Mac and Cheese, 105
Make-Your-Own Marinara Sauce, 99
Meatless Sausage and Mushroom Ragu, 100
Mushroom Lasagna with Creamy Garlic Sauce, 110
Pumpkin White Bean Lasagna, 101
Smoked Tofu and Stars, 59
Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Tomato Sauce, 108
Peach Almond Breakfast Polenta, 199
Peanut butter
Subtly Spicy Peanut Coconut Fondue, 186
Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32
Pears
Delicata and Pear Soup, 57
Earl Grey Poached Pears, 222
Fall Harvest Fruit Butter, 244
Pear and Cardamom French Toast Casserole, 207
Peppers
Dianne’s Cannellini Bean Ratatouille, 84
Kung Pao, 112
Potato Stuffed Chile Rellenos, 122
Scrambled Tofu with Peppers, 205
Veggie Gumbo with Cheater Roux, 68
Pesto
Sage Walnut Pesto Squash Panini Filling, 156
Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48
Pie
Butternut Squash Dessert Pie with a Kiss of Miso, 216
Pimento Cheese Fondue, 185
Pineapple
Pineapple Upside Down Cake, 228
Thai Yellow Curry Seitan with Pineapple and Edamame, 120
Pizza from Your Slow Cooker, Perfect, 172
Po’boy, Debris, 151
Polenta, Peach Almond Breakfast, 199
Potatoes
Asian-Style Winter Stew, 67
Better-Than-the-Classic Shepherd’s Pie, 93
Beyond-Easy Not Baked Potatoes, 144
Chickpea Cacciatore with Potatoes, 82
Creamy Potato Soup, 62
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes, 132
Dill Cabbage Steaks over Roasted Rainbow Potatoes, 124
Mashed Potato Edamame Burrito Filling, 37
Potato Stuffed Chile Rellenos, 122
Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63
Rustic Soy Curl Stew, 74
Tofu Bouillabaisse, 70
Weekend Tofu and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole, 206
Puddings
Mango Coconut Rice Pudding, 218
Turkish Delight Tapioca Pudding, 220
Pumpkin
Fall Harvest Fruit Butter, 244
Perfect Pumpkin Purée, 247
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, 202
Pumpkin Spice Syrup with Real Pumpkin, 195
Pumpkin White Bean Lasagna, 101
Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup, 52
Vanilla Maple Pumpkin Latte, 192
Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Gingerbread, 174
Q
Quinoa, 98
Cranberry Vanilla Quinoa, 198
Spanish Quinoa, 143
R
Recipe complexity, variations in, 19
Rice, 98
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cranberry-Pecan Rice, 127
Annie’s Multigrain Breakfast Pudding, 208
Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto, 104
Mango Coconut Rice Pudding, 218
Mix-and-Match Jambalaya, 102
Perfectly Easy Everyday Brown Rice, 236
Shiitake Congee (Rice Porridge), 106
Rice milk, 18
Rosemary
Blueberry Balsamic Meatball Sauce with Rosemary, 180
Citrus Rosemary Breakfast Bread, 178
Slow Cooker Rosemary Whole-Wheat Rolls, 176
Rules for slow cooker use, 14
Rutabaga
Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58
S
Safety guidelines, 14
Salt-restricted diets, 21
Sandwich and taco fillings, 150
Sausage, vegan
Apple Sage Sausage Patties, 240
Better-Than-the-Classic Shepherd’s Pie, 93
DIY Italian Sausage, 239
Hard Cider and Cabbage Stew, 72
Meatless Sausage and Mushroom Ragu, 100
Mix-and-Match Jambalaya, 102
Savory Cheddar Sausage Bread, 167
Slow-Cooked Apple and Sausage Stuffing, 142
Veggie Gumbo with Cheater Roux, 68
Seasonings. See also Spices
DIY Cajun Seasoning Blend, 232
Chick’n and Mushroom Casserole, 97
Debris Po’boy, 151
From-the-Pantry Pot Pie, 88
Golden Seitan, 238
Kung Pao, 112
Mix-and-Match Jambalaya, 102
Thai Yellow Curry Seitan with Pineapple and Edamame, 120
Settings, slow cooker, 15, 16, 17
Shepherd’s pie, Better-Than-the-Classic, 93
Side dishes, 128
Slow cookers
accessories for, 250
basics about, 13
Smoked paprika, 18
Snacks and appetizers, 179
Soy curls, 19
Rustic Soy Curl Stew, 74
Soy Curls and Dumplings, 86
Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32
Vegan Pad Thai, 114
Soy foods, 19. See also specific soy foods
Soy-free diet, 20
Soymilk, 18
Soy sauce substitute, 20
Special diets, 20
Spices
buying, 19
Italian Spice Blend, 232
Spinach Artichoke Dip, 187
Split peas
Split Pea Apple Soup, 25
Split Pea Lentil Soup, 26
Sweet Potato and Chard Dal, 36
Squash. See also Zucchini
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cranberry-Pecan Rice, 127
Butternut Squash Dessert Pie with a Kiss of Miso, 216
Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto, 104
Delicata and Pear Soup, 57
Dianne’s Cannellini Bean Ratatouille, 84
Sage Walnut Pesto Squash Panini Filling, 156
Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Tomato Sauce, 108
Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48
Summer Squash Bisque, 46
Staples, 229
Stuffing, Slow-Cooked Apple and Sausage, 142
Sweet potatoes
Easy Veggie Chickpea Biryani, 80
Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole, 146
Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63
Spiced Sweet Potato Pudding Cake, 225
Sweet Potato White Bean Soup, 50
Swiss chard
Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48
Sweet Potato and Chard Dal, 36
T
Tapioca Pudding, Turkish Delight, 220
Teff, Millet, and Bean Chili, 31
Tempeh, 20
Asian Lettuce Wraps, 158
Better-Than-the-Classic Shepherd’s Pie, 93
Holiday Tempeh and Sage Loaf, 96
Tempeh Braised with Figs and Port Wine, 118
Tempeh Tornado, 153
Tofu, 20
Asian Tofu Soup, 24
Butternut Squash Dessert Pie with a Kiss of Miso, 216
Hot and Sour Soup, 56
Italian Eggplant Casserole with Cashew-Tofu Ricotta, 92
Ma Po Tofu, 116
No-Honey Tofu Lettuce Wraps, 155
Scrambled Tofu with Peppers, 205
Smoked Tofu and Stars, 59
Sweet-and-Sour Smoked Tofu, 115
Thai Red Curry Tofu and Veggies, 126
Tofu Bouillabaisse, 70
Tofu or Cauliflower Masala, 34
Tofu Taco Filling, 154
Vegan Pad Thai, 114
Verde Almost Anything!, 160
Weekend Tofu and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole, 206
Tomatillos
Verde Almost Anything!, 160
Tomatoes
Cheater Chili for Impossible Days, 30
Chickpea Cacciatore with Potatoes, 82
Make-Your-Own Marinara Sauce, 99
Preserve-the-Harvest Diced Tomatoes, 241
Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63
Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Tomato Sauce, 108
Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48
Tofu Bouillabaisse, 70
Tortilla Soup, 54
Veggie Gumbo with Cheater Roux, 68
Tortilla Soup, 54
Troubleshooting tips, 21
Turnips
Asian-Style Winter Stew, 67
Herbed Carrot and Baby Turnip Soup, 43
Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58
U
Undercooked dishes, 22
V
Veggie Soup, What’s in the Freezer?, 27
Vital wheat gluten flour, 19
Y
Yogurt, nondairy, 19
Z
Zucchini
Dianne’s Cannellini Bean Ratatouille, 84
Lemon Zucchini Walnut Oats, 191